Bellis v. Modern Woodmen of America

This is an action upon a benefit certificate issued by the defendant to Millard F. Bellis, in which plaintiff is named as beneficiary. Plaintiff recovered judgment for the amount of the certificate. Defendant appeals.

The petition and the reply are not assailed. Neither is it claimed that the answer is insufficient.

Insured died January 13, 1931.

The certificate sued upon, and which is referred to in the record as the "old policy," was issued February 13, 1900. The insured, under the terms of the contract, was required to pay an assessment and dues each month. He did not pay either dues or…